IGBC Green Residential Societies Rating System Ver 1.0

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For Existing Multi-Dwelling Communities
Version 1.0
Upgraded Abridged Reference Guide

July 2020

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Near Kothaguda Cross Roads, Ranga Reddy (Dt)
Hyderabad - 500 084
INDIA
Acknowledgements
The IGBC® rating system for Green Residential Societies has been made possible through the
efforts of many dedicated volunteers, staff members and others in the IGBC community. The
Abridged Reference standard was developed by the IGBC® Rating system for Green
Residential Societies Technical Committee and many other members. Indian Green Building
Council places on record its sincere thanks to the participating companies and individuals who
enthusiastically volunteered during the committee meetings.
Dr Prem Jain has been a tremendous source of inspiration and his dream of transforming
existing built environment into Green would be a step closer through this standard.
Mr. Syed Mohamed Beary has shown tremendous leadership in facilitating a consensus
amongst members & his contribution is invaluable.
Special thanks to Ms Mala Singh who has shown intense involvement and commitment in
developing this rating system.
IGBC would like to thank the following Technical Core Committee members for their
participation and contribution in developing the rating programme. We also thank members
for agreeing to participate in future development of the rating programme.
• Mr. Syed Mohamed Beary, Chair, IGBC Rating system for Green Residential Societies,
Chair-IGBC Bangalore Chapter, Chair & Managing Director - Bearys Group
• Ms. Mala Singh, Co-Chair, IGBC Rating system for Green Residential Societies &
Managing Director, PEC Solutions Green Designs Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. V Suresh, Chairman, IGBC
• Mr. Gurmit Singh Arora, Vice Chair, IGBC
• Late Dr. Prem C Jain, Former Chairman, Indian Green Building Council
• Mr. Anil Totla, Secretary Garden Estate Housing Society, Garden Estate
• Mr. Atul Date, Project Group Head, Rustomjee
• Dr. Chelikani Rao, President, United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations
(UFERWAS)
• Mr. Jaimini Uberoi, Chair IGBC Jaipur Chapter & Managing Partner, J Mohan Co
• Mr. Jitesh Jain Executive Director, Happy Home Group & Mr. Umang Kuwadia Director,
Happy Home Group
• Mr. Kamal Khemani, AVP - Architecture, Raheja Universal Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Pradeep Nadkarny Executive Director, AECOM
• Mr. Rajat Malhotra, Chief operating officer (COO) Jones Lang LaSalle
• Dr Rakesh Kumar, Chief Scientist, National Environmental Engineering Research
Institute
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• Ms. Reshu Singh, Director, Transven
• Mr. Rumi Engineer, Business Head Green Building Consultancy Services, Godrej & Boyce
• Mr. S R Kumar, Director, Aruna Green Ventures
• Mr.Sandeep J. Talaulicar, Managing Director Jakson Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Sudhir Bhalla, Engineering Manager, Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Surinder Kumar, Chief Manager Administration, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
• Mr. Vijaya Sai Meka, Managing Director, S&S Green Projects Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Vipul Sagar, Director, Sagar Properties
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Foreword from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
A substantial part of the built environment in India is in the form of residential developments.
After Construction, residential facilities are handed over to the Societies / Associations to
operate and maintain. There are millions of residential facilities where tremendous
opportunities exist to enhance energy and water efficiency, thereby reducing the
maintenance costs.
Resident welfare communities can also be vibrant by providing good outdoor spaces,
vegetation, recreational facilities, tot lots and other facilities.
Against this background, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched ‘IGBC Green
Residential Societies Rating System©. This rating program is a set of guidelines for Residential
societies to implement measures that will reduce the consumption of natural resources. The
main objective to launch IGBC Green Residential Societies Rating System is to develop as
many green societies as possible. This program is structured and designed to have a very
simple approach. This would also enable existing residential developments to incorporate and
monitor the best green practices that would result in tangible and intangible benefits to the
residents.
Contact:
Indian Green Building Council
C/o Confederation of Indian Industry
CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Survey No. 64, Near HITEC City
Kothaguda Post, Ranga Reddy District Hyderabad – 500 084, India
Ph: +91 40 4418 5111
Fax: +91 40 44185189
Email: igbc@cii.in
Web: www.igbc.in
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Contents
Foreword from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) iv
Introduction 01
Benefits of Green Residential Societies 01
National Benefits 01
Scope 02
IGBC Green Residential Society Registration 02
IGBC Green Residential Society Certification 03
IGBC Certification Process 03
Documentation required for Rating 04
Physical Verification & Monitoring 04
Credit Interpretation Ruling 04
Appeal Process 05
Fee 05
Updates and Addenda 05
Checklist 06
Green Facilities, Operation and Maintenance

Project Brief 8
FOM Mandatory Requirement 2 Minimum Vegetation on site 10
FOM Credit 1 Green Facilities
FOM Credit 1.1 Basic Amenities 12
FOM Credit 1.2 Green Parking Facilities 14
FOM Credit 1.3 Covered External Lighting Fixtures 16
FOM Credit 1.4 Minimize Heat gain through Roof 17
FOM Credit 1.5 Vegetation on site 20
FOM Credit 2 Operation and Maintenance
FOM Credit 2.1 Annual Maintenance Contract 21
FOM Credit 2.2 Measurement & Monitoring 22
FOM Credit 2.3 Use of Green Products 25
FOM Credit 3 Green Education for occupants 26
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Water Management
WM Mandatory Requirement Rainwater Harvesting 29
WM Credit 1 Water Metering 31
WM Credit 2 Per capita water consumption (LPD) 32
WM Credit 3 Water Efficient Fixtures 34
WM Credit 4 On-site STP 36
WM Credit 5 Reuse of Treated Wastewater 38
WM Credit 6 Enhanced Rainwater Harvesting 39
Energy Conservation
EC Mandatory Requirement HCFC Free Appliances 42
EC Credit 1 Efficient Lighting Fixtures 43
EC Credit 2 Energy efficient equipment in common areas 46
EC Credit 3 Renewable power for Common Area Lighting 47
EC Credit 4 Alternate Water Heating Systems 49
EC Credit 5 Energy Monitoring Systems 51
Waste Management
WM Mandatory Requirement Waste Segregation 54
Wet Waste Management: Treatment and
WM Credit 1 55
Reuse
WM Credit 2 Dry waste Management 57
Resident Health & Wellbeing
RHW Mandatory Requirement No smoking policy in common areas 59
RHW Credit 1 Daylighting in common areas 60
RHW Credit 2 Design for Differently Abled 61
RHW Credit 3 Facilities for Health & Wellbeing 62
Exceptional Green Practices
EGP Credit 1.1 – 1.2 Exemplary Performance 64
EGP Credit 2.1 – 2.2 Innovative Practices 66
EGP Credit 3 IGBC Accredited Professional 67
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Introduction
I. Introduction:
The building sector in India is growing at a rapid pace and contributing immensely to the
growth of the National economy. The sector has embraced sustainable design & construction
practices in the past decade and enabled India to be in the International map of green
buildings and built environment. While the concept of green was initially adopted in
commercial buildings, it is now extending to varied types of residential buildings and
communities.
This augurs well for a country where the sector is expected to grow four-fold in the next two
decades.
The green concepts and techniques in the building sector can help address National concerns
like water management, energy conservation, reduction in fossil fuel use, handling of
consumer waste and conserving natural resources. Most importantly, these concepts can
enhance occupant’s health and well-being, which is assuming greater importance. Today the
existing residential stock is a significant consumer of resources. It also presents tremendous
opportunities to enhance efficiency of resource use. There are millions of Residential Societies
which can address resource efficiency coupled with enhancing the quality of life.
Against this background, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has formed a Technical
committee to establish Green Residential Society rating system for existing multi dwelling
residential buildings. The committee, through various deliberations has come out with a Pilot
rating in the year 2015 to establish standards in designing sustainable Residential Society. This
has been developed considering the Indian context and the National priorities. The Pilot is
upgraded to version 1 after implementing the rating for over 100 projects for past five years.
Based on the learnings the rating system will be further improved.
II. Benefits of Green Residential Societies Rating System
• 20-30% reduction in Energy cost
• 30-50% reduction in Water requirement
• Improved health & wellbeing of occupants
III. National Benefits:
Green Residential Societies can also result in substantial National benefits:
• Water Management
• Handling of House -hold Waste
• Energy Conservation
• Reduced Use of Fossil Fuels
• Reduced Dependency on Virgin Materials
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The sustainable aspects of Residential Society are addressed in the IGBC Green Residential
Societies rating system under the following modules:
• Green Facility, Operation and Management
• Water Management
• Energy Conservation
• Waste Management
• Resident Health & Wellbeing
• Exceptional Green Practices
The guidelines detailed under each credit enables the sustainable aspects of Green
Residential Societies of all sizes and types. Different levels of green building certification are
awarded based on the total credits earned.
The various levels of rating awarded are:
Certification Level Recognition

Certified Best Practices
Silver Outstanding Performance
Gold National Excellence
Platinum Global Leadership
IV. Scope:
The IGBC Green Residential Society Rating is designed to address the specific requirements of
existing Multi Dwelling residential buildings.
The residential societies which can meet the mandatory requirements and minimum points
can apply under this rating program. Various levels of ratings are awarded based on the total
points earned.
V. IGBC Green Residential Society Registration

Project teams interested in IGBC Green Residential Societies must first register with IGBC.
Projects can be registered on IGBC website (www.igbc.in) under ‘IGBC Green Residential
Society Rating System. Registration is the initial step which helps to establish contact with
IGBC and provides access to documents, templates, important communications and other
necessary information.
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VI. IGBC Green Residential Society Certification

Certification of project will be carried out by IGBC team. The certification will comprise of two
stages - Assessment & Building audit
It is important to note that the credits earned at the assessment stage are only considered as
anticipated. These credits are not awarded until the building audit is conducted, along with
additional documents showing implementation are done. If there are any changes after the
assessment, such changes need to be submitted during the final assessment.
IGBC will recognise Green Residential Society projects that achieve one of the rating levels
with a formal letter of certification and a mountable plaque.
The various levels of rating awarded are as below:

Certification Level Recognition
Certified Best Practices
Silver Outstanding Performance
Gold National Excellence
Platinum Global Leadership
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VII. IGBC Certification Process
The Certification is valid for 3 years from the date of award, after which projects are required
to apply for the recertification.
The threshold criteria for certification levels are as under:
Certification
Credit Points Recognition
Level
Certified 50-59 Best Practices
Silver 60-69 Outstanding Performance
Gold 70-79 National Excellence
Platinum 80 & above Global Leadership
VIII. Documentation required for Rating

The project must satisfy all the credit requirements and minimum number of credit points.
The project team should provide supporting documents during the submission.
The following are the documents required:
1. Registration form with General information of project including
2. Filled-in IGBC Green Residential Society Master Template (in excel format)
3. Narrative, Calculations, Drawings, Photographs, Purchase Invoice, etc., for all credits, as
applicable.
The pilot rating standard mentions the documentation required for each credit.
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IX. Physical Verification & Monitoring
Physical audit is unique to IGBC’s certification processes. Before award of rating, the IGBC
team would physically visit the project and verify implementation of the green measures.
X. Credit Interpretation Ruling
In some instances, the design team can face certain challenges in applying or interpreting a
mandatory requirement or a credit.
To resolve this, IGBC uses the process of ‘Credit Interpretation Ruling’ (CIR) to ensure that
rulings are consistent and other projects can also get benefitted.
The following are the steps to be followed if the society faces an issue not addressed in the
IGBC Green Residential Societies rating reference guide:
➢ Refer the Version 1 rating for description of the credit intent
➢ Review the intent of the credit and self-evaluate whether the project satisfies the
intent.
➢ Review the Credit Interpretation web page for previous CIR on the relevant credits. All
projects registered under IGBC Green Residential Society will have access to this page.
If a similar CIR has not been addressed or does not address the issue sufficiently, submit a
credit interpretation request (A CIR shall not exceed 600 words or 5,000 characters including
spaces). Only registered projects are eligible to post CIRs. Two CIRs are answered without
levying any fee and for additional CIRs beyond the first two CIRs, a fee is levied.
The CIR Rulings for the earlier CIR raised by project teams is available in www.igbc.in
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XI. Appeal Process

In rare cases, credits may be denied due to misinterpretation of the intent or if the minimum
threshold percentages are not met. On receipt of the final review, if a Project Team feels that
sufficient grounds exist to appeal a credit denied in the final review, the project has an option
to appeal to IGBC for reassessment of denied credits or apply for new credits. The
documentation for the credits seeking appeal may be resubmitted to IGBC along with
necessary fee. For each of the credits appealed for, IGBC will take 30 days to review such
documentation.
If an appeal is pursued, please note that a different review team will assess the Appeal
documentation.
The following documentation should be submitted:
1. General information of project including
a. Area calculations, number of floors, occupant density.
b. General drawings (in PDF format only):
• Typical floor plan
• Site plan
• Photographs
2. Filled-in Template for respective credits.
3. Original, re-submittal, and appeal submittal documentation for only those credits that
the project is appealing for. Also include a narrative for each appealed credit to
describe how the documents address the reviewers` comments and concerns.
XII. Fee
Registration, Certification and Appeal fee details are available on IGBC website (www.igbc.in)
or projects can write to IGBC (igbc@cii.in)
XIII. Updates and Addenda
This is the First Version of IGBC Green Residential Societies Reference Standard. As the rating
system continues to improve and evolve, updates, addenda and errata to the Reference
Standard will be made available through the IGBC website. These additions will be
incorporated in the next version of the rating system.
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Checklist
CHECKLIST
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Checklist
Checklist
Credits Points
Project Brief
Green Facilities, Operation and Maintenance 32
FOM Mandatory 1 Minimum Vegetation on site Required
FOM Credit 1 Green Facilities
FOM Credit 1.1 Basic Amenities 2
FOM Credit 1.2 Green Parking 6
FOM Credit 1.3 Covered External Lighting Fixtures 2
FOM Credit 1.4 Minimize Heat gain through Roof 2
FOM Credit 1.5 Vegetation on site 4
FOM Credit 2 Operation and Maintenance
FOM Credit 2.1 Maintenance Contract for Facilities 2
FOM Credit 2.2 Measurement & Monitoring 7
FOM Credit 2.3 Use of Green Products 5
FOM Credit 3 Green Education for occupants 2
Water Management 26
WM MR Rainwater Harvesting Required
WM Credit 1 Water Metering 4
WM Credit 2 Per capita water consumption 6
WM Credit 3 Water Efficient Fixtures 6
WM Credit 4 On-site STP 3
WM Credit 5 Reuse of Treated Wastewater 2
WM Credit 6 Enhanced Rainwater Harvesting 5
Energy Conservation 21
EC MR HCFC Free Appliances Required
EC Credit 1 Efficient Lighting Fixtures 3
EC Credit 2 Energy efficient equipment in common areas 4
EC Credit 3 Renewable power for Common Area Lighting 7
EC Credit 4 Alternate Water Heating Systems 4
EC Credit 5 Energy Monitoring Systems 3
Waste Management 8
WM MR Waste Segregation Required
WM Credit 1 Wet Waste Management – Treatment and Reuse 6
WM Credit 2 Dry waste Management: 2
Resident Health & Wellbeing 8
RHW MR No smoking policy in common areas Required
RHW Credit 1 Daylighting in common areas 2
RHW Credit 2 Design for Differently Abled 4
RHW Credit 3 Facilities for Health & Wellbeing 2
Exceptional Green Practices 5
EGP Credit 1.1 -1.2 Exemplary Performance 2
EGP Credit 2.1-2.2 Innovative Practices 2
EGP Credit 3 IGBC Accredited Professional 1
Total Available Points 100
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Green Facilities, Operation and Maintenance (FOM)
Project Brief
Provide a brief of the project including the following data.
Name of Project
Project Registration Number
Name of the Residential Society / Building Operating

Authority
Project Location
Number of dwelling units
Number of towers
Number of floors
Number of occupants
Total site area (sq.m)
Natural topography or Vegetation area (sq.m)
Total Non-roof area (sq.m)
Total Roof area (sq.m)
Number of two-wheelers parking provided (nos.)
Number of four-wheelers parking provided (nos.)
Number of Bicycle parking provided (nos.)
Number of electric charging facilities (nos.)
Renewable Energy Installed in the project (kW)
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Green Facilities, Operation and

Maintenance (FOM)
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Minimum vegetation on site

FOM Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Encourage greenery within the site, thereby preserving the local habitat and promoting
biodiversity.
Requirements:
Demonstrate that at least 10% of site area is covered with vegetation on ground / podiums
/ walls / roof areas or combination of the above
Note:
1. Playgrounds should be excluded from this credit calculation.
2. Potted plants spread over a minimum area of 50 sq.ft. can be considered for landscaping
Benefits:
▪ Increased Green cover
▪ Conserves local and regional potable water resources and helps in conserving water
for our future generations.
▪ Improves ground water table levels
▪ Promotes local biodiversity.
Documents required:
1. Calculations indicating total site area and area with vegetation.
2. Photographs of vegetated area provided in the residential society
Guidelines & Examples

(These guidelines are illustrative)
Greenery in site (Trees, Shrubs)
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A vegetative space includes areas with shrubs, trees, ground covers and lawn.
For calculations, let us consider following assumptions: Total area of site is 1500 sq. m.
Total Area of site 1500 sq. m.

Building footprint 750 sq. m.
Vegetated area
Lawn area 100 sq. m
Area with native species 100 sq. m
Area with drought tolerant species 50 sq. m.
Other Species area 50 sq. m.
= (100+100+50+50)/
Percentage of vegetation on site 1500 x 100
= 20%
The project meets the mandatory and is eligible for 2 points under FOM
Cr 1.5
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Credit 1 - Green Facilities

Basic Amenities
FOM Credit 1.1 Point(s):2
Intent:
Ensure access to basic amenities to reduce negative impacts caused to the environment
from automobile use.
Requirements:
Select a site with access to at least three basic house-hold amenities, within a walking
distance of 1 km from the building entrance (1 point for every 3 basic amenities).
Benefits
▪ Fuel saving
▪ Encourages people to walk or cycle, thereby improving health
▪ Promotes community level interaction and better quality of life
Documentation required:
1. Relevant photographs and google map with scale indicating the distance from
society
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Exhibit A - List of Basic Amenities

▪ Bank/ ATM
▪ Beauty saloon
▪ Bus stop / Railway station/ Metro station/ Auto stand
▪ Clubhouse
▪ Educational institutions (Pre-school/School/Colleges, etc.)
▪ Grocery store / Supermarket
▪ Stores such as clothes, electrical, stationary, milk booth, pharmacy, etc.
▪ Laundry services
▪ Medical clinic/ Hospital
▪ Park / Garden
▪ Place of Worship
▪ Playground / Jogging track/ walking
▪ Restaurant
▪ Refueling station for automobiles
▪ Sports club / Fitness center / Gym
▪ Theater
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Green Parking
FOM Credit 1.2 Point(s): 6
Intent:
Minimize the negative environment & health impacts due to the emissions from fossil fuel-
based automobiles.
Requirements:
a. Dedicated Bicycle Parking (2 points)
Provide dedicated bicycle parking facility at stilt level catering for atleast 0.5% of the
dwelling units.
Percentage of dwelling units with dedicated

Points
bicycle parking facility
0.5 % 1
1% 2
Note: The location of bicycle parking shall be clearly marked with signages.
b. Electric Charging Facility (3 points)
Provide electric charging points with metering to cater to at least 5 % of the total parking
requirement as per building byelaws.
Percentage of vehicles to be catered by common

Points
charging facility
5% 1
7.5 % 2
10 % 3
c. Basement or Parking area Ventilation (1 point)
Provide axial fans, CO sensors and meet minimum air changes per hour (ACH*) requirements
as per NBC 2016 in the basement parking spaces.
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Note 1: Parking planned in stilt or ground floor would deem to meet the ventilation compliance.
Note 2: As per NBC 2016, an exhaust system with minimum of 6 ACH shall be provided for basement
parking.
*ACH – Air changes per hour
Benefits:
▪ Encourage use of bicycle
▪ Promote use of electric vehicles
▪ Minimises the negative impact on human health resulting from exposure to toxic
fumes and gases from automobile emissions
Documentation Required:
1. Photographs and calculations of the dedicated bicycle parking
2. Photographs and calculations of the installed charging points
3. Photographs and calculation of exhaust systems provided in the parking area
Sample Calculations:
Description
Total Dwelling Units 100
Number of Bicycle parking spaces provided 5
Percentage of Bicycle parking space provided (5/100) x 100 = 5%
No of Parking Space as per byelaws 100
Number of Parking Spaces with Electric Charging Points provided 8
Percentage of Parking Space Provided with Electric Charging (8/100) x 100 = 8%
points
The society is eligible for 4 points under this credit
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Covered External Lighting Fixtures

Intent:
Reduce light pollution to increase night sky access and enhance nocturnal environment.
Requirements:
a. Ensure external lighting fixtures installed with a dome/cover to reduce light

pollution into the sky
b. Install Bollard fixtures with a height less than 3 feet
Percentage of covered
Points
external lighting fixtures
50 % 1
95 % 2
Benefits:
▪ Enhances nocturnal environment
Documents required:
1. Photographs of the installed lighting fixtures
Bollard Light Fixture Covered Dome Light Fixture
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Minimize heat gain through Roof

Intent:
Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimate, human and local biodiversity.
Requirements:
At least 75% of exposed roof area must be covered with (or) in combination of the following:
➢ White colored china mosaic tiles
➢ White paint
➢ Green Roof (Vegetation)
Percentage of covered
Points
roof area
75% 1
95% 2
Benefits:
▪ Reduction in local temperatures.
▪ Encourages biodiversity of the region.
▪ Aesthetic delight
Documents required:
1. Details of area covered with tiles/ paint/ vegetation etc.
2. Photographs of the measures adopted
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Description Units
Total Roof Area in sq. m 1,000
Roof area with utilities in sq.m 150
Net exposed roof area (deducting utilities) in sq. m 850
Exposed roof area covered by vegetation in sq. m 150
Exposed area covered with light colored china mosaic tiles
250
in Sq. m
Exposed area covered with white paint in sq. m 250
Total net exposed area covered to minimise heat exposure 150+250+250 = 650
in Sq. m
Percentage of exposed roof area covered by Vegetation,
(650/850) x 100 = 76 %
China mosaic tiles, White Paint
The society is eligible for 1 point under this credit
Roof Garden
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China mosaic tiles installed on Roof Heat insulating white tiles
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Vegetation on site
Intent:
Encourage greenery within the site, thereby preserving the local habitat and promoting
biodiversity.
Requirements:
Demonstrate that at least 15% of site area is covered with vegetation on ground / podiums
/ walls / roof areas or combination of the above.
Percentage of Green cover on site Points

15% 1
20% 2
25% 3
30% 4
Note:
1. Playgrounds should be excluded from this credit calculation.
2. Potted plants spread over a minimum area of 50 sq.ft. can be considered for landscaping
3. Societies are recommended to opt for Organic Farming/Local Vegetation under this credit.
Benefits:
▪ Increased Green cover
▪ Conserves local and regional potable water resources and helps in conserving
water for our future generations.
▪ Reduces the stress on the ground water table
▪ Promotes local biodiversity.
Documents required:
1. Calculations indicating total site area and area with vegetation.
2. Photographs of vegetated area provided in the residential site.
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Operation and Maintenance: Credit 2

Maintenance Contract for Facilities
Intent:
Verify and ensure that the building equipment & systems are sustained to achieve
performance as envisaged at the design stage.
Requirements:
➢ Demonstrate that the residential society has an annual contract with any of agencies
providing efficient building management for the following practices: (1 point for any two
measures, max 2 points)
a. Electric systems: Lighting systems, RE system, Lifts, DG sets, pumps and

motors
b. Plumbing systems
c. Landscape maintenance contract
d. Waste Management system
Benefits
▪ Reduced energy consumption
▪ Improved lifespan of equipment used in the building
1. Narrative with relevant photographs
2. Signed copy of the maintenance contract, as applicable
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Measurement & Monitoring

Intent:
Encourage best practices in energy management, water management, and waste

management thereby demonstrating commitment to save electricity, potable water and
minimize waste diverted to landfill.
Requirements:
Demonstrate that the residential society conducts the following:
a. Detailed energy management practices: (3 points)
i. Submit energy data for last 1 year in the sample format: (1 point)
Sr. Application Electricity Consumed / Jan Feb Mar

No. Generated (Kwh/
Units)
1 Common area lighting
2 Appliances for common

facilities (Lifts, pumps &
motors, electric charging
points, OWC, STP, )
3 Renewable Energy
Generation (Solar, Wind,
Biogas)
4 HT line: Units consumed

in overall society
5 Club House and other

amenities
ii. Show energy savings for any of applications over previous year consumption.
(1 point for each application, max 2 Points)
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b. Detailed water management practices: (2 Points)
i. Submit water consumption data for last 1 year in the sample format (1 point):
Sr. Application Total water Jan Feb Mar

No. (KLD)
1 Sources of water (Total incoming

water)
a. Bore well
b. Municipality
c. Tanker or other sources
2 Total water consumption in all the

dwelling units
3 Total domestic water consumption
Total dwelling units
4 Water used for Irrigation
5 Water used for Flushing
6 Volume of through STP Inlet
7 Volume of through STP Outlet
ii. Show savings in the total Water consumption over the previous year (1 point)
Note: KLD (Kilo liters /day) Kilo = 1000 liters
j. Water Quality test: (1 Point)
Demonstrate that the drinking water supplied is treated and meets the water
specification for following parameters:
a. TDS – Acceptable limit is less than 500 mg/l
b. pH – 6.5 – 8.5
c. Odour – Nil
d. Presence of no toxic elements like lead, mercury etc.
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k. Detailed waste management practices: (1 Point)

Submit waste collection data for last 3 months in the sample format:
Sr. Application Total Waste Jan Feb Mar

No. Generated (Kg)
1 Total wet waste generated in society
2 Total wet waste/ total dwelling unit
3 Total Dry waste generated in society
4 Total dry waste/ Total dwelling units
5 Total e-waste generated in the

society
6 Total medical / sanitary waste

generated in the society
7 Total waste diverted from landfill
Benefits:
• The data for last one year helps the society baseline against other societies which in
turn will provide improvement opportunities for projects.
• Helps determine the per capita energy consumption, per capita water consumption
and per capita waste generated.
1. Calculations for energy, water and waste management as per the sample table.
2. Calculations showing energy and water savings over previous year.
3. Water test report highlighting the required details.
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Use of Green Products

Intent:
Use certified green building materials, products, and equipment, so as to reduce dependence
on materials that have associated negative environmental impacts.
Requirements:
Ensure that the project source GreenPro eco-labelled (or) any other Eco-labelled products &
materials for the following:
a. Green Housekeeping Products (1 point)
b. Green Paints: Common areas and Exterior painting (2 points)
c. SRI Paints/Tiles (1 point)
d. Organic Fertilisers (1 point)
Note: For GreenPro eco-labelled products & categories, please refer the GreenPro directory
https://ciigreenpro.com/
Benefits:
▪ Reduces adverse health impacts on residents
1. Narrative on green certified building materials & products available.
2. List of green certified building materials & products used.
3. Manufacturer brochure of the materials & products procured.
4. Provide invoices/photographs of the green products procured.
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Green Education for Occupants

FOM Credit 3 Point(s): 2
Intent:
Provide occupants with descriptive guidelines that educate and help them implement and
maintain green design features
Requirements:
a. Publish guidelines on the following to help residents implement and maintain the green
features and install permanent signages highlighting the green features implemented in
society (1 point)
➢ Energy efficient lighting fixtures and appliances
➢ Water efficient fixtures
➢ Waste Management
b. Conduct awareness programs for the residents (1 point)
Benefits
▪ Educates the residents and visitors about the green building features
implemented
▪ Enables better maintenance throughout the building’s lifespan.
1. A copy of the guidelines circulated amongst the residents.
2. Photographs of permanently installed signages displayed in the society
3. Photographs of awareness programs conducted in the society
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Water Management (WM)
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Rainwater Harvesting
WM Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Enhance ground water table and reduce municipal water demand through effective
rainwater management.
Requirements:
Provide rainwater harvesting system to capture atleast 50% of run-off volumes from roof
areas.
Considerations for the rainwater harvesting calculations:
▪ Average surface runoff coefficient: 0.95
▪ Average normal rainfall for India: 30mm
▪ Amount of rainwater harvested = Total roof area (Sq. m) X Average surface runoff
coefficient (0.95) X Average normal rainfall in metres (0.03m)
Requirements:
❖ Case 1:
Provide rainwater harvesting system to capture rainwater for runoff volumes from roof
areas.
❖ Case 2:
In areas where the Central/ State Ground Water Board does not recommend rainwater
recharge (or) if the groundwater table is less than 8 m, the projects is deemed to meet the
mandatory requirement.
Documents required:
1. Calculations indicating the total runoff volume from roof
2. Details of the rainwater harvesting system specifying storage / harvesting capacity of

system.
3. Photographs of the implemented measures.
4. Document supporting in the case 2 to demonstrate the water table level.
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Recharge or store Rainwater for reuse

Description
Total Site Area in Sq. m 4550
Roof Area in sq. m 1265
Surface runoff coefficient: Roof 0.95
Average Normal Rainfall for India (in mm) 30
Total run off volume available from the Site (in cum) 1265 x 0.95 x 0.03 = 36.05 Cum
Total Rainwater harvested by society = No. Of pits X 20
volume of each pit (in Cum)
Percentage of Rainwater harvested (20/36.05) x 100 = 55.4 %
The society meets the mandatory requirement under this credit
Rainwater Harvesting System
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Water Metering
WM Credit 1 Point(s): 4
Intent:
Encourage continuous monitoring to enhance water performance of the residential society,

thereby save potable water.
Requirements:
Provide water meters or a system in place to measure:
a. Total incoming water (1 point)
b. Total consumption for each block/tower (1 point)
c. Recycled and Reused water (maximum 2 points)
Benefits:
Water meters can help to monitor any deviations that can always be identified and corrected
thereby reducing additional water costs.
Documents required:
List of water meters installed with supporting photographs.
Water Sub Metering
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Per capita Water Consumption

Intent:
Measure and reduce the per capita water consumption in the residential society, thereby
saving potable water.
Requirements:
Quantify the per capita water consumption in the residential society.
Per capita water consumption in

Points
liters/person/day
150 1
145 2
140 3
135 4
130 5
125 6
Benefits:
▪ Responsible usage of potable water
▪ Less dependency on external water sources
Documents required:
1. Calculations indicating the per capita water consumption in the society.
2. Copy of monthly Water bill or any other supporting document for total water
consumption in the society (in litres per month)
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Description
Total Dwelling units 100
Average occupants in each dwelling 4
Total Occupancy 400
Total water consumption in the society (litres per month) 15,58,350
Average total water consumption in the society (litres per = 15,58,350/30
day) = 51,945
Water consumption per person (in litres/day) = 51,945/400
Average total water consumption in the society (litres per = 129.8 litres
day)/ Total Occupancy
The society is eligible for 5 points under this credit.
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Water Efficient Fixtures

Intent:
Enhance efficiency of water fixtures, thereby minimizing potable water use.
Requirements:
a) Retrofit water fixtures in common area rest rooms (maximum 3 points)
➢ Aerators for all taps – 1 point
➢ Shower heads with aerators – 1 point
➢ Water closets with dual flush – 1 point
b) Install efficient irrigation systems to minimize the water requirements for atleast 50%
of the landscape/ vegetation area in the society (maximum 2 points)
➢ Drip Irrigation system to reduce evaporation
➢ Sprinkler system for lawn areas
➢ Central shut-off valve
➢ Turf and each type of bedding area must be segregated into independent
zones based on watering needs
➢ Pressure regulating device(s) to maintain optimal pressure to prevent water

loss
➢ Moisture based sensor controllers
➢ Install timer-controlled irrigation systems
➢ Any other innovative methods for watering
c) Campaign to encourage retrofit water efficient fixtures in individual units (1 point)
Benefits:
▪ Ensure water saving by installing low flow fixtures
▪ Less dependency on potable water
▪ Reduces the load on the wastewater treatment facilities and the need for wastewater
treatment infrastructure
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Documents required:
1. Photographs and Invoices of replaced / retrofitted fixtures
2. Photographs showing the installed irrigation systems and techniques
3. Photographic/video graphic evidence of the campaign(s) conducted

Water Efficient Fixture Faucet fitted with Aerator Water Closet with Dual Flush
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On-Site STP
Intent:
Treat wastewater generated on-site, so as to avoid polluting the receiving streams by safe
disposal and reduce the burden on Centralised municipal water treatment plants.
Requirements:
Provide an on-site treatment system to treat at least 50% of wastewater generated in the
site.
Points are awarded as below:

Percentage of wastewater treated
Points
on-site
50% 1
75% 2
95% 3
Note: Effluent discharged standards for sewage treatment plant as per CPCB
Sl. No. Parameter Parameters Limit

1 pH 6.5-9.0
2 Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand BOD (mg/l) Not more than 10
3 Chemical Oxygen Demand COD (mg/l) Not more than 50
4 Total Suspended Solids TSS (mg/l) Not more than 20
5 Total Ammonical Nitrite NH 4-N (mg/l) Not more than 5
6 Total Nitrite N-total (mg/l) Not more than 10
7 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) Less than 100
Benefits:
▪ Avoids aquifer contamination problems
▪ Brings self-sufficiency with respect to water needs.
▪ The local aquifer is conserved as a water resource for future generations.
Documents required:
1. Details and calculations of the total wastewater generated
2. Technical details of treatment plant installed.
3. Photograph of treatment system
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Estimate the wastewater generated by the occupants per day as shown in the table:
Description
Total Occupancy 400
Average water consumption per person (litres/day) 135
Average wastewater generated per person (in litres) 90% of water consumption =
122
Total wastewater generated by all occupants per day (in 400 x 122 = 48,800 litres =
KLD) 48.8
Capacity of On-site STP installed in the society 25 KLD
Percentage = 25/48.8 x 100
= 51.2 %
The project is eligible for 1 point.
On-Site STP for treating wastewater
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Reuse of Treated Wastewater

Intent:
Reuse of treated wastewater to meet the Landscaping / Flushing demand or both.
Requirements:
Reuse treated wastewater for flushing and landscaping, as applicable. The treated
wastewater for reuse must conform to the water quality standards as per the CPCB
norms or local Government Authority.
Treated Wastewater reused on-site

Points
for
Landscaping / Other application 1
Landscaping and Flushing 2
Benefits:
• Minimise the burden on municipal water supply
• Less dependency on potable water for flushing requirements by using treated

wastewater
Documents Required:
1. Declaration from society indicating reuse of treated water for various application.
2. Submit relevant photographs
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Enhanced Rainwater Harvesting

Intent:
Enhance ground water table and reduce municipal water demand through effective
rainwater management.
Requirements:
a. Provide rainwater harvesting system to capture atleast 25% of run-off volumes from
roof and non-roof areas.
% of Rainwater Harvested Points

≥ 25 % 1
≥ 50 % 2
≥ 75 % 3
b. Reuse of the rainwater harvested in the society
% of Rainwater reused in society Points

≥ 50 % 1
≥ 95 % 2
Considerations for the rainwater harvesting calculations:
▪ Surface Runoff coefficient for total site considered as 0.5
▪ Average normal rainfall for India considered as 30mm
▪ Amount of Rainwater Harvested = Total site area (Sq. m) X Surface runoff coefficient
(0.5) X Average normal rainfall India in metres (0.03m)
Requirements:
❖ Case 1:
Provide rainwater harvesting system to capture rainwater as mentioned in the table

above for runoff volumes from roof and non-roof areas.
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❖ Case 2:
In areas where the Central/ State Ground Water Board does not recommend rain water
recharge (or) if the groundwater table is less than 8 m, the projects can have rain water
harvesting storage tanks for a minimum of 7.5% (1 points) and a maximum of 20% (6
points) of the total run-off volumes of roof surfaces to show compliance .
Documents required:
1. Details of the rainwater harvesting system specifying storage / harvesting

capacity of system.
2. Photographs of the implemented measures.
3. Photographs highlighting the applications for rainwater reuse.
4. Document supporting in the case 2 to demonstrate the water table level.
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Energy Conservation (EC)
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HCFC Free Appliances

EC Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Avoid use of refrigerants and ozone depleting gases which has negative impact to the
environment.
Requirements:
a. Zero use of Hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants in Heating, Ventilation &

Air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and Unitary Air-Conditioners installed in the
building(s).
b. Use halon free fire suppression equipment.
Benefits:
▪ Reduces adverse health impacts
▪ Protects the ozone layer from further depletion
Documents required:
Photographs of the installed HCFC-free appliances and halon free fire suppression
equipment.
CFC Free and BEE 3 Star Air Conditioners in Common Areas
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Efficient Lighting Fixtures

EC Credit 1 Point(s): 3
Intent:
Optimise lighting energy consumption, to reduce negative environmental impacts from

excessive energy use.
Requirements:
a. Select efficient lighting fixtures for atleast 75% of all street & common area
lighting consumption
Percentage of Street and Common Points

Area Lighting
75 % 1
95% 2
b. Install
automated lighting controls for common area lighting (1 point)
Benefits:
▪ Reduced energy bills.
▪ Energy cost savings with payback time of 1-2 years.
▪ Reduced environmental impacts.
Documents required:
Photographs of the installed lighting fixtures.

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Energy Efficient Lighting Fixtures for Street lights and Common Areas
Guideline: Estimate the lighting fixtures with wattages to calculate the loads as shown in the
table:
Description Quantity in Nos Consumption (W)

No of LED fixtures in corridors (25 W) 100 2500
No of LED fixtures in landscaping bollards (8 W) 20 160
No of LED fixtures for lighting (50 W) 15 750
Non-LED’s: Not meeting the compliance 2 1000
No of Daylights for playground (500 W)
Total power consumption for common area 4,410
Total power consumption of efficient fixtures 3,410
Percentage of efficient lighting fixtures ( 3,410/4,410)x 100
= 77.3%
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Energy Efficiency Equipment in Common Areas

Intent:
Conserve energy in the use of house-hold appliances and other equipment, thereby reducing
environmental impacts.
Requirements:
Provide energy efficient equipment in common area the following:
a. Water pumps: BEE 4-star rated Pumps (or) Minimum 70% efficiency for Pumps
of capacity greater than 3 HP and ISI certified pumps for others
b. Motors: International efficiency (IE) (or) Minimum 85% efficiency for Motors of
capacity greater than 3 HP and ISI certified motors for others capacity
Percentage of Points
retrofitted total
capacity of pumps and
motors
50% 1
75% 2
c. Air conditioning systems: Minimum BEE 3 star rated (1 point)
d. Lifts (1 point)
Benefits:
Documents required:
1. List of installed equipment along with manufacturer cut sheet/ brochure of the
proposed appliances & other equipment.
2. Photographs and purchase invoices of the installed equipment.
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Guideline: Estimate the Total capacity of efficient pumps and motors to calculate the
loads as shown in the table:
Description Quantity in Nos Consumption (kW)

No of 1450 RPM 200L motor (30 kW) 2 60
No of 1480 RPM 350M motor (125 kW) 1 125
No of Single-phase mono pump set (2.2 kW) 4 8.8
No of 3 Phase open well submersible pump 3 16.5
(5.5kW)
Total capacity of pumps and motors (A) 210.3
Retrofit pumps
No of 1450 RPM 200L motor (30 kW) 1 30
No of 1480 RPM 350M motor (125 kW) 1 125
No of Single-phase mono pump set (2.2 kW) 4 8.8
Total capacity of retrofitted pumps and motors (B) 163.8
Percentage of efficient pumps and motors 77.8 %
(B/A * 100)
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Renewable power for Common Area Lighting

Intent:
Promote self-sufficiency in energy through renewable technologies, to minimise the

environmental impacts associated with the use of fossil fuel energy.
Requirements:
Install renewable energy systems for atleast 30% of annual common area lighting
requirements.
Renewable energy as a percentage of Points

total annual common lighting energy
consumption
30 % 1
40 % 2
50 % 3
60% 4
70% 5
80% 6
Benefits: 90% 7
Documents required:
1. Calculations indicating total annual power consumption for common area lighting in
the society (kWh), capacity of the renewable energy system (kW) and energy
generation from the renewable energy systems (kWh).
2. Photographs and purchase invoices of the installed renewable energy system.
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Estimate the lighting fixtures with wattages to calculate the loads as shown in the table:
Description Quantity No of No of Consumption in
in Nos operating days Watts
hours
No of CFL lights with 8 W 40 11 365 8 x 40 x 11 x 365 =
12,81,280
No of Tube lights – 26 W 10 11 365 26 x 10 x 11 x 365 =
10,43,900
No of Day lights – 500 W 2 6 250 500 x 2 x 6 x 250
=15,00,000
Total power consumption for 38,25,180 /1000 =
common area lighting (kWh) 3,825.180
Installed photo voltaic – 2.5 kW
Average units’ generation per 4.25 x 2.5 x 365
kWh = 3,878.125
Percentage = = (3,878.125/
Units generated from installed 3,825.180) x 100
PV X 100/Total power = 100
consumption
The project is eligible for 7 points under this credit
Stand Alone Solar-PV Street Lights Centralized Solar-PV system for Street
and Common area lighting
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Alternate/Efficient Water Heating Systems

Intent:
Encourage use of alternative sources of energy and optimize energy use for water
heating applications, to minimize the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels.
Requirements:
Provide any one or combination of the below technologies for atleast 25 % of hot water
requirement:
➢ Natural Gas (or) LPG based systems
➢ Heat pump with minimum of COP 3.2
➢ Solar water heating systems
Note:
• The minimum hot water requirement for domestic purposes should be considered as 20 liters
per person per day.
• The minimum temperature requirement of hot water to be considered for domestic

applications can range between 35-40 deg C.
Hot water through alternative Points

heating systems as a
percentage of total hot water
requirement of the building(s)
25% 1
50 % 2
75 % 3
Benefits: 95 % 4
Substantially reduces
energy bills and mitigating carbon emissions.
Documents required:
1. Details on total hot water requirement of the occupants and percentage of water
heated through the alternate water heating system.
2. Photographs and invoices of the alternate water heating systems installed in the
project.
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Estimate the hot water consumption per person as 20 liters per day to calculate the
loads as shown in the table:
Description
Total Occupancy 400
Average Hot water consumption per person 20 liters/day
Average Hot water consumption by society / day 400 x 20 = 8000 liters / day
Water heating systems installed for the capacity 4500 liters / day
Percentage of water heating system installed 4500/8000 x 100 = 56%
The society can claim 2 points under this credit.
Centralized Solar Hot Water System Individual Solar Hot Water System
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Energy Monitoring Systems

Intent:
Encourage continuous monitoring to enhance the energy performance of residential

dwelling unit(s).
Requirements:
a. Provide energy sub meters for any three of the following, as applicable (1 point):
➢ Common area lighting

➢ Exterior area lighting
➢ Energy meter for lifts
➢ STP
➢ Pumps & motors
➢ Club house
➢ DG set
➢ RE generation
➢ Air-conditioning
➢ Treated wastewater pumping
➢ Power backup systems (Generators sets, Gas turbines, etc.,)
➢ Any other energy consuming equipment and systems
b. Provide over all building management system to monitor the following, as applicable:
(Every 2 applications integrated with BMS - 1 point; maximum 2 points)
➢ Air-conditioning system
➢ Lighting management system
➢ Elevator management system
➢ Renewable energy management system
➢ CCTV
➢ Overhead water level indicators
➢ Water Metering (dwelling unit level)
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Benefits
Monitor and reduce energy consumption, thereby reducing associated adverse

environmental impacts.
Documents required:
List of Energy meters and Building Management System installed in the society with
supporting photographs.
Energy Meters measuring Common Area Loads Energy Meters measuring Lighting and
Equipment Loads
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Waste Management (WM)
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Waste Segregation
WM Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Facilitate segregation of waste at source to encourage reuse or recycling of materials,

thereby avoiding waste being sent to landfills.
Requirements:
a. Provide at least two separate bins to collect dry waste (paper, cardboard, glass,
metal, plastics, etc.,) and wet waste (organic waste) in each dwelling unit.
b. Provide Centralised / common storage and hauling space for the waste collected.
Benefits:
▪ Reduces the burden on landfills
▪ Encourages the manufacturing industry to re-utilize waste materials
▪ Facilitates local municipal corporations to generate power from waste.
Documents required:
Photographs of bins for waste segregation at dwelling unit level and common area.
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Wet Waste Management – Treatment and Reuse

Intent:
Ensure effective organic waste management, so as to prevent waste being sent to landfills.
Requirements:
a. Install on-site waste treatment system for treating atleast 25% organic waste
generated from the building(s).
Percentage of Wet Waste treated

Points
onsite
25% 1
50 % 2
75 % 3
95 % 4
b. Reuse the treated wet
waste from such systems for manure, in-situ power, etc.,
Percentage of output the wet waste

Points
treatment system reused in-situ
50 % 1
95 % 2
Benefits:
▪ Minimises transportation of wet waste to long distance landfill sites
▪ Reduces the burden on landfills
▪ Reduces the requirement for chemical fertilisers
Documents required:
1. Calculations indicating the quantity of organic waste generated and treated in

the society
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2. Photographs of the wet waste treatment system installed along with reuse
application details
Organic waste generated can be treated through composting or mechanical processes. The
manure generated through these processes can be used as an organic fertilizer for plants.
Note: The organic waste generated per person as 0.25 Kg per day to calculate the organic
waste generated in the societies.
Description
Total Occupancy 400
Organic waste generated per person
0.25 kg /day
Organic waste generated by society / day
400 x 0.25 = 100 kgs / day
Organic waste converter installed to treat organic
waste 100 kgs / day
Percentage of OWC system installed 100/100 x 100 = 100%
Manure reused for landscaping by the society 50 kgs
generated from the OWC
Percentage of Manure reused/sold 50/100 x 100 = 50%
The society can claim 4 points for wet treatment and 1 point for reuse of manure
under this credit.
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Dry Waste Management

Intent:
Ensure effective dry waste management, so as to prevent waste being sent to landfills.
Requirements:
Provide dry waste management plan implemented in the society to dispose the following
(1 point for each measure, Maximum 2 points):
➢ Plastic waste
➢ E-waste (Batteries and lamps)
➢ Medical waste
Benefits:
▪ Responsible disposal of plastic and e-waste.
▪ Minimises transportation of such waste to long distance landfill sites reduces the
burden on landfills
Documents required:
1. Dry waste management plan to dispose plastic and e-waste.
2. Copy of agreement for E-waste and Plastic waste collection with haulers/vendors.
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Resident Health and Wellbeing (RHW)
Resident Health & Wellbeing

(RHW)
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No smoking policy in common areas

Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Minimise exposure of non-smokers to the adverse health impacts arising due to passive
smoking in the society.
Requirements:
Adopt following measures:
➢ Declaration letter from the Resident’s association describing the “No Smoking” policy
➢ Provide descriptive measures for non-smoking policy in the green guidelines

document.
➢ Display ‘no smoking zone’ signage boards in all common areas in the project.
Benefits:
▪ Improves air quality thereby improving health of community.
Documents required:
1. Photographs of signage boards installed
2. Copy of green guidelines circulated among residents
3. Declaration letter from Resident’s association

Guidelines & Examples:
Identify various common spaces and educate users on various adverse effects due to
smoking.
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Daylighting in common areas

RHW Credit 1 Point(s): 2
Intent:
Ensure common areas to have access to natural daylight, thereby enhancing the quality of
life of the occupants.
Requirements:
At least 50% of the common areas (lobbies, corridors and staircase) shall receive daylight
illuminance levels of minimum 110 Lux in a clear sky condition on 21st September at 12 noon,
at working plane.
Percentage of common areas with

Points
daylighting
50 % 1
75 % 2
Benefits:
▪ Enhance the quality of life of the occupants
▪ Reduction of electricity consumption for common area lighting
Documents required:
1. Lux level reading through mobile apps
2. Photographs of various common areas
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Design for Differently Abled

Intent:
Ensure that the building caters to differently abled and senior citizens thereby enhancing the
quality of life.
Requirements:
Ensure that following provisions for differently abled people are incorporated (Any 4
measures, 1 point for each measure):
➢ Uniform flooring
➢ Non-slippery ramps with handrails on at least one side at all entrances
➢ Designated parking facility near lift lobby
➢ Rest rooms (toilets) in common areas designed for differently abled people
➢ Lift with Braille and audio assistance
➢ Wheelchair and stretcher in common facility (security cabin)
Documents required:
Photographs of the installed features for differently abled.
Design features for Differently Abled and senior Citizens
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Facilities for Health & Wellbeing

Intent:
Promote occupant well-being facilities so as to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual

well-being.
Requirements:
a. Have recreational facilities such as: (Any 2 measures, 1 point):
➢ Gymnasium
➢ Yoga / Meditation Center
➢ Indoor games
➢ Swimming Pool
➢ Outdoor Sports
b. Provide the following within the society: (1 point)
➢ Play area for children to include tot-lot play equipment which is permanently
installed.
➢ Seating area and toilets in common spaces
Documents required:
Photographs of the facilities provided
Facilities for Health and Wellbeing
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Exceptional Green Practices (EGP)
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Exemplary Performance
EGP Credit 1 Point(s): 2
Intent:
Provide societies an opportunity to be awarded points for exemplary performance in green

building categories addressed by the IGBC Green Residential Societies Rating System.
Requirements:
❖ Credit 1.1: Exemplary Performance (1 point)
Identify the intent of the proposed exemplary credit, the proposed

requirement for compliance and the proposed documentation to
demonstrate compliance used to meet the required measures.
❖ Credit 1.2: Exemplary Performance (1 point) same as credit 1.1
Exemplary Performance: Projects should identify appropriate strategies that significantly

exceed the requirements of IGBC Green Residential Societies Rating System credits. As a
general rule, innovation credits for exemplary performance are awarded for doubling the
credit requirements and/or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold. Eligibility
criteria for different credits are defined in respective credits (refer Exhibit - B).
Benefits:
Leads to more sustainable practices thereby benefiting the environment.
• A narrative describing the proposed strategies to be adopted for exemplary

performance in the respective base credits.
• Other supporting documents such as drawings, photographs, illustrations, cut-

sheets, and test reports, etc., as applicable.
Note: There is no need to provide any other supporting documents, if these documents are
available in the respective base credit folders.
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Exhibit B - List of Base credits eligible for Exemplary Performance

▪ FOM Credit 1.2 Green Parking - Electric charging facilities: 12.5%
▪ FOM Credit 1.5 Vegetation on site: 35%
▪ WM Credit 2 Per capita water consumption in liters/person/day: 100 LPD
▪ WM Credit 6 Rainwater Harvesting: 95%
▪ RHW Credit 2 Daylighting in common areas: 95%
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Innovative Practices
EGP Credit 2 Point(s): 2
Intent:
Provide societies an opportunity to attempt for innovative performance in green building

categories not specifically addressed by the IGBC Green Residential Societies Rating System.
Requirements:
 Credit 2.1: Innovative Practices (1 point)
Identify the intent of the innovation credit, the requirement for compliance
and the proposed documentation to demonstrate compliance
 Credit 2.2: Innovative Practices (1 point) same as credit 2.1
Benefits:
Leads to more sustainable practices thereby benefiting the environment.
• A narrative describing intent, requirements, potential strategies and technologies

adopted.
• Strategies adopted must be significantly better than standard sustainable design

practices.
• Quantitative performance improvements, comparing a baseline and design case.
• Other supporting documents such as drawings, photographs, illustrations, cut-

sheets, and test reports, etc., as applicable.
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IGBC Accredited Professional

EGP Credit 3 Point: 1
Intent:
Support and encourage involvement of IGBC Accredited Professional in societies, so as

to integrate appropriate design measures and streamline certification process.
Requirements:
Identify an IGBC Accredited Professional who has expertise in IGBC rating systems and green
building concepts. The Accredited Professional understands the importance of integrated
design and considers synergy amongst various requirements
Benefits:
▪ Hand holding the societies in greening the buildings
▪ Impart knowledge to other members about green buildings
A copy of IGBC Accredited Professional certificate of the principal participant.
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Upgraded Abridged Reference Guide

Indian Green Building Council

Green Facilities, Operation and Maintenance

The various levels of rating awarded are:

Certification Level Recognition

V. IGBC Green Residential Society Registration

VI. IGBC Green Residential Society Certification

The various levels of rating awarded are as below:

VII. IGBC Certification Process

Certified 50-59 Best Practices

Silver 60-69 Outstanding Performance

Gold 70-79 National Excellence

Platinum 80 & above Global Leadership

VIII. Documentation required for Rating

XI. Appeal Process

Provide a brief of the project including the following data.

Project Registration Number

Name of the Residential Society / Building Operating

Number of dwelling units

Total site area (sq.m)

Natural topography or Vegetation area (sq.m)

Total Non-roof area (sq.m)

Total Roof area (sq.m)

Number of two-wheelers parking provided (nos.)

Number of four-wheelers parking provided (nos.)

Number of Bicycle parking provided (nos.)

Number of electric charging facilities (nos.)

Renewable Energy Installed in the project (kW)

Green Facilities, Operation and

Minimum vegetation on site

▪ Increased Green cover

▪ Improves ground water table levels

▪ Promotes local biodiversity.

1. Calculations indicating total site area and area with vegetation.

2. Photographs of vegetated area provided in the residential society

Guidelines & Examples

Greenery in site (Trees, Shrubs)

Total Area of site 1500 sq. m.

Credit 1 - Green Facilities

▪ Encourages people to walk or cycle, thereby improving health

▪ Promotes community level interaction and better quality of life

Guidelines & Examples

(These guidelines are illustrative)

Exhibit A - List of Basic Amenities

a. Dedicated Bicycle Parking (2 points)

Percentage of dwelling units with dedicated

b. Electric Charging Facility (3 points)

Percentage of vehicles to be catered by common

c. Basement or Parking area Ventilation (1 point)

*ACH – Air changes per hour

▪ Encourage use of bicycle

▪ Promote use of electric vehicles

1. Photographs and calculations of the dedicated bicycle parking

2. Photographs and calculations of the installed charging points

3. Photographs and calculation of exhaust systems provided in the parking area

Guidelines & Examples

(These guidelines are illustrative)

Covered External Lighting Fixtures

a. Ensure external lighting fixtures installed with a dome/cover to reduce light

b. Install Bollard fixtures with a height less than 3 feet

▪ Enhances nocturnal environment

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